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Sarah Michelle Gellar Reveals She Declined Chloé Zhao’s ‘Buffy’ Reboot “Many Times” & Why She Learned To “Never Say Never”

Sarah Michelle Gellar was not always keen on reprising her role as Buffy the Vampire Slayer after the series ended in 2003, following seven seasons. However, as Gellar has signed up to return to the Buffy-verse in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale, she has reflected on never closing the door on the possibilities that may […]

14 Mar, 17:33 — 14 Mar, 19:00
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varietyMostly Factual2h ago

‘Buffy’ Reboot Dead at Hulu, Sarah Michelle Gellar Says: ‘If the Apocalypse Actually Comes, You Can Still Beep Me’

The reboot of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is not moving forward at Hulu, Variety has confirmed. Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed the news on Instagram. “I am really sad to have to share this, but I wanted you all to hear it from me. Unfortunately, Hulu has decided not to move forward with ‘Buffy: New Sunnydale,'” […]

By Ethan Shanfeld

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual2h ago

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot Not Moving Forward at Hulu, Sarah Michelle Gellar Says

The series was in development since February 2025 with Oscar winner Chloé Zhao attached to direct.

By Lexi Carson

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual1h ago

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot Not Moving Forward, Sarah Michelle Gellar Says

Actress says Hulu passed on the revival spearheaded by director Chloe Zhao and original Buffy producer Gail Berman:

By Daniel Kreps

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deadlineMostly Factual2h ago

‘Buffy’ Reboot Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar Not Going Forward At Hulu

Hulu has opted not to proceed with its Buffy reboot, starring and executive produced by Sarah Michelle Gellar. She broke the news to fans on Instagram Saturday morning. The news comes a year after the streamer ordered a pilot for the project, with Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, a self-professed lifelong Buffy fan, directing from a script written […]

By Nellie Andreeva

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Reveals Buffy Reboot Is Canceled at Hulu

Sarah Michelle Gellar won’t be back to fight the forces of darkness after all. The Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum shared that a planned reboot of the supernatural drama—which was set to debut on...

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